Skill Gemactive

Siege Ballista

Deploy a Ballista Totem that fires bolts skyward, to explode a short time after landing.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
1s
Crit Chance
Max Level
20
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Full modifier text from the in-game tooltip

Totem duration is 8 seconds

Limit 1 Totem

Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances

Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance

Requirements

Weapon Type

Crossbow

Key Mechanics

Game terms referenced by this gem

Totem

A stationary entity that uses skills on your behalf. Limited number can be active at once.

Recommended Builds

Build archetypes where Siege Ballista can shine

Fire / Ignite Build

Scale Fire damage and Ignite magnitude. Pair with Fire Penetration or Immolate supports.

Chaos / Poison Build

Layer Poison stacks for damage over time. Extraction and Poison supports amplify DoT.

Totem Build

Build around Totem placement speed and durability. Hardy Totems and Font supports are strong picks.

Bow Ranger

A Bow-based setup focusing on Projectile damage and speed. Multishot or Pierce supports add clear.

Suggested Support Gems

Supports that pair well with Siege Ballista based on shared mechanics

Related Gems

Gems with similar mechanics or damage types